Everyone should feel the safest at the comfort of their own home. We hope that this stands true for all of you, dear readers. However, feeling safe and being safe is not the same thing. There are hidden dangers in almost every home. Hazards around the house and possible injury from home appliances, around the kitchen, in the bathroom, up the stairs or many other things carry a particular dangerous component – we are used to them. We use them every day and this makes things we do around the house, and the objects we are using, to look ordinary and by extension. harmless. However, this is not the case. Safety in the Home, any home, including yours, depends on preparation and vigilance.

We are, of course, not trying to make you feel scared of your own living space. On the contrary. We hope for you to feel more confident in your own home after you read all of our advice and information. So, let’s make you feel safer by showing you all the things to look out for in the interest of true safety in the home.

Why having a home safety checklist is the best option

As we mentioned before, when you get used to your own house it might be a disfavour to your objective sense of safety. For that matter, checklists are the name of the game. There is no better way to make sure that you go to sleep peacefully knowing you have done everything that is to be done then simply having a list to go through. Safety in the home need planning and careful consideration, and taking things to paper and pen is often the simplest, yet most effective, way to make sure you haven’t missed anything.

Make a list and check it twice!

Therefore, in case you are in the process of looking out for upgrades to consider for your home, also use this chance to go over the checklist and see if your security also needs an upgrade.

Of course, we are not here just to say you should have a checklist in the interest of your safety in the home. Rather, we would like to provide you with steps to creating your own. Let’s get through it.

Kitchen safety in the home

For many of you, it will not be a surprise that we start with a room with all the knives in the house, and of course, you should make sure to have any sharp objects safely stored, closets secured, stove turned off etc. (this goes especially if you are trying to how to find a pet friendly apartment or having small children around). However, we would like to turn to a more insidious hazard lurking in the kitchen, or rather, the food coming out of it straight to the dinner plate!

Pots and pans and materials they are from

Yes, pots don’t present much danger unto themselves (except maybe fall damage, but for that, consult the previous paragraph). However, they are a place you make most of your food in. This means that the materials they are made of can influence the food itself. This directly impacts your health. So, what materials to aim for?

Aluminum – it is a quite common material in use due to it being inexpensive and, as it turns out, rather harmless. While it is true that some aluminum will get in your body through food cooked in aluminum pots and pans, it is almost always such a minimal amount that it can be easily discarded. Anodized aluminum here is even better and more practical to use.

Cast iron – it is a good option to use cast iron. It reacts good, has no harmful elements and won’t stick. The only way it can really negatively impact the safety of the house is if it falls on your feet – but then, again, that is not in the scope of material safety.

Titanium and stainless steel – a little more expensive, but really good for both cooking and your health. Can’t go wrong with them.

Copper – depends on the coating. Older pans might not have a protective coating, and that can lead to an intake of copper that is above the recommended (even beneficial) dosage. Modern ones, however, have a protective coating. The only thing to make sure there is that you are not allergic to whatever metal is used. So, all in all, if you are just now adapting to a new life after moving to a new house and need some advice on that kitchen setup, or you are just now checking the safety of the kitchen use used since forever, go over the materials you use…

Oh, and before we finish up with the kitchen, there is one more thing on the menu:

Hot liquids and the dangers they pose

For all of you coffee lovers, imagine the following scenario.

Having a nice cup of coffee is a routine and we are creatures of habit. But still, be careful.

You find yourself on a warm, yet comfortable Saturday morning in Sydney. There is a lot to be done, as your computer screen still displays orangemover.com from last night’s preparation for the move you are planning to make. What better way to start your morning than with that hot cup of coffee or tea? And just like that, as you are lost in thought, the just-boiled water spills on you.

This is not an uncommon occurrence, and it is a problem in both job security and the safety of the home.

Be truly careful. Just a few seconds of exposure can cause third-degree burns, and even hot tap water is dangerous. Be especially careful about what your child can reach.

Falling (stairs and the toilet)

This is by far the most common way to get hurt in your own home, and it especially affects children and the elderly. What you are to keep in mind is that wet areas are slippery (this is equally good information for swimming pool owners as it is everybody with a shower). Try using rubber surfaces for more tension, or even carpets in bathrooms.

As for stairs – good rails and good lighting. Not much more to that and common sense not to try to run them it or apply any slipper surface covering on the steps.

What about the rest of the house?

So, what about all the other part of the house. Well, some common rules:

Make everything well lit

No exposed wires

No mould or water damage

No sharp objects on or near the ground.

Furniture (especially wardrobes) should be stable and secured.

Safe storage of a firearm – should you possess any.

Ok, so, is that it? Well, there is one more thing to look at in the name of safety in the home: detectors and alarms.

Gas and fire are the most destructive things that can originate in your home.

We didn’t mention house fires before, but we already recommended some steps that would prevent those. But, what if it already occurred? Fire detectors are really important here. Paired up with sprinkles they are sure to do the most possible to prevent fire. Place them in kitchens, basements and garages.

But, there is also a stealthier danger – toxic gases like carbon monoxide or even Radon accumulation.

Here detectors are a must. Fire you might even see before it is too late, however, both gases we mentioned are tasteless and odourless… and also invisible. There are a lot of cases of intoxication. It can lead to serious bodily harm or even death. Be safe.

In conclusion

Make a checklist following priorities we laid out and go through it. If your house has it all – sleep well knowing that you are doing the best you can to make a safe home for yourself and the family. And, should it turn out that safety in the house needs some help – well now you know and can do something about it!

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